Perth in Lanark County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Big Ben
Belgian Warmblood
For the Love of a Horse
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023
1. Big Ben Marker
Sire: Etretat - Mare: Oekie
Breeder: J. Van Hooydonk
Kalmthout, Belgium
Big Ben's Career Highlights
Big Ben was Ian Millar's mount for nearly half of Millar's career
Grand Prix and Nations' Cup wins.
Big Ben was the first horse to win two World Cup Finals, taking
back-to-back titles in 1988 and 1989.
Big Ben is the only horse to have won the world's richest Grand Prix,
the du Maurier International, twice - in 1987 and 1991.
Big Ben placed in the top eight in the World Cup Final for five consecutive years (1985-1989).
Big Ben had more than 40 Grand Prix victories.
Big Ben represented Canada in more than 30 Nations' Cups and was a member of seven winning Nations' Cup teams.
Big Ben won the derby at the Spruce Meadows National six times in eight years
(the Chrysler Classic in 1986, 1987 and 1989 and the Shell Cup in 1991, 1992 and 1993).
Big Ben is believed to be the first North American show jumper to win more than $1.5 million in prize money.
Big Ben made three Olympic appearances.
Big Ben won two gold medals at the Pan American Games.
Ian Millar and Big Ben inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
(Ben second of only two animals
this page online
Sculpted at Stewart Patterns, New Hamburg, Ontario by Stewart Smith, Jean Abernethy and Ruth Abernethy
Cast in bronze by Artcast Inc., Georgetown, Ontario
Erected by Concerned Citizens and Organizations, and the Belgian Warmblood Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is March 27, 1976.
Location. 44° 53.973′ N, 76° 15.098′ W. Marker is in Perth, Ontario, in Lanark County. Marker is at the intersection of Wilson Street East and Herriot Street, on the right when traveling east on Wilson Street East. Markers and monument are at the entrance to Big Ben Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 Wilson Street East, Perth ON K7H 1L2, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Code's Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); The Balderson Theatre (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Perth Courier (about 150 meters away); Kellock Block (about 150 meters away); William Morris (about 180 meters away); Matthews Building (about 180 meters away); Matheson House / La Maison Matheson (about 180 meters away); Matheson, the Merchant (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perth.
Also see . . .
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023
2. Big Ben's Career Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023
3. Big Ben Sculpture and Markers
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023
4. Big Ben Sculpture and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023
5. View of Tay River from Big Ben Park
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023
6. Big Ben Sculpture Sponsors
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 1, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
